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Construction began October 3, 2005, and Norwegian Pearl was floated out of the Meyer Werft Shipyard covered building dock on October 15, 2006. She then spent a couple of days in the Netherlands where workers and their families could spend some time on board.

On November 30, the ship stopped in Southampton, England, to celebrate her entry into service. She made her first voyage with paying passengers on December 2, from Southampton to Miami, Florida, where the ship was based for her first season. Rosie O'Donnell is Norwegian Pearl '​s godmother. The christening ceremony took place in Miami's Port of Miami on December 16, 2006.[4]

As with the rest of NCL's fleet, Norwegian Pearl utilizes the "Freestyle" cruising concept, which allows guest to dine in any number of restaurants, in casual attire, at times of their own choosing.

Norwegian Pearl was featured on the 2009 CNBC documentary Cruise Inc.: Big Money on the High Seas.[6]

Norwegian Pearl was used in KISS for their annual KISS Kruise 2 in 2012 & KISS Kruise 3 in 2013.

In March 2014, American rock band Paramore embarked on a special three-day event entitled "Parahoy!". The event saw fans embark on a cruise with the band members and featured activities and 2 concerts.

In Feb 2015, this ship was used for the annual "Shiprocked" cruise headlining Limp Bizkit, Black Label Society, Buckcherry, and a pre-party Headlined by Chevelle. Many other artists and events took place during the cruise both on the ship and on the private island of Great Stirrup Cay.

Norwegian Pearl is the third of NCL's four Jewel-class ships. She was preceded by Norwegian Jewel in 2005, and Pride of Hawaii (now Norwegian Jade) in 2006. She was followed by Norwegian Gem in 2007. Each ship has unique amenities, but has a similar exterior and interior design.

Norwegian Pearl has a similar exterior appearance to NCL's Libra-class ships; Norwegian Star, which entered service in 2001, and Norwegian Dawn, which entered service in 2002. The interior design and amenities, however, are significantly different and merit Norwegian Pearl a Jewel-class designation.[7]

Norwegian Pearl sails Caribbean cruises out of Miami, and Alaska cruises out of Seattle depending on the time of year. The ship has Panamax dimensions, which make it possible for her to transit the Panama Canal while repositioning between the two ports.[8]

It was unofficially announced that the Norwegian Pearl will not be going to New York, and instead will remain in Miami, while the Norwegian Jewel will stay in New York.[8]

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Norwegian Pearl will also sail from Miami to the Caribbean including a partial transit of the Panama Canal between November 2016 and April 2017, whilst Norwegian Gem will sail new itineraries from San Juan, Puerto Rico to the most beautiful Caribbean ...

In 1998, joined Norwegian Cruise Line and worked on many of line's ships, including the Norwegian Sea and Norwegian Dawn and captained the Norwegian Pearl before taking the helm of the Norwegian Getaway. Myre oversees every aspect of the massive ...

... on the Las Vegas strip at the Flamingo Las Vegas, as well as, Branson, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Long Island, Myrtle Beach, Niagara Falls, in Waikiki at the Royal Hawaiian Theater, on the high seas aboard the Norwegian EPIC and Norwegian PEARL.

While captain Hoyt is enjoying his vacation, captain Gunnar Hammerin will take command of Norwegian Escape. Currently serving as captain of Norwegian Pearl, Hammerin began his nautical career more than 40 years ago serving in the Merchant Marine.

... bluegrass duo The Roys; Wade Hayes; Bryan White; and Chuck Mead & His Grassy Knoll Boys. Rowdy country rockers Florida Georgia Line host its own “This Is How We Cruise” aboard the Norwegian Pearl from Miami to Cozumel, Mexico from Nov. 7-11.

Due to the overwhelming demand, the state-of-the-art Norwegian Pearl ship will set sail twice next year. The first 5-night musical voyage departs November 30, 2015 from Miami, Florida with two stops in Montego Bay, Jamaica before its return on December ...

The KISS Kruise V will embark on October 30, leaving from Miami, FL and traveling to Jamaica, and will return on November 3. In addition to catching KISS performing live on the Norwegian Pearl ship, the growing lineup will feature the likes of Steel ...

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